EMCOR Group Inc (EME)vsIES Holdings Inc (IESC)
EME
EMCOR Group Inc
$780.66
+4.32%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $34.10B
IESC
IES Holdings Inc
$345.71
+8.20%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $13.66B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
EMCOR Group Inc generates 367% more annual revenue ($18.60B vs $3.99B). IESC leads profitability with a 11.4% profit margin vs 7.7%. EME trades at a lower P/E of 24.1x. EME earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 71/100 (B).
EME
Strong Buy71
out of 100
Grade: B
IESC
Buy64
out of 100
Grade: C+
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Growing faster than its price suggests
Every $100 of equity generates 35 in profit
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
19.8% revenue growth
Earnings expanding 34.8% YoY
Every $100 of equity generates 37 in profit
Revenue surging 39.6% year-over-year
Earnings expanding 98.7% YoY
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Areas to Watch
Trading at 8.5x book value
7.7% margin — thin
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Trading at 11.2x book value
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : EME
The strongest argument for EME centers on PEG Ratio, Return on Equity, Altman Z-Score. Revenue growth of 19.8% demonstrates continued momentum. PEG of 0.31 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bull Case : IESC
The strongest argument for IESC centers on Return on Equity, Revenue Growth, EPS Growth. Revenue growth of 39.6% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : EME
The primary concerns for EME are Price/Book, Profit Margin.
Bear Case : IESC
The primary concerns for IESC are P/E Ratio, Price/Book, Free Cash Flow.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
IESC carries more volatility with a beta of 1.78 — expect wider price swings.
IESC is growing revenue faster at 39.6% — sustainability is the question.
EME generates stronger free cash flow (258M), providing more financial flexibility.
Monitor ENGINEERING & CONSTRUCTION industry trends, competitive dynamics, and regulatory changes.
Bottom Line
EME scores higher overall (71/100 vs 64/100) and 19.8% revenue growth. Both earn "Strong Buy" and "Buy" ratings respectively — the choice depends on your investment horizon and risk tolerance.
This analysis is generated from publicly available financial data. Not financial advice.
EMCOR Group Inc
INDUSTRIALS · ENGINEERING & CONSTRUCTION · USA
EMCOR Group, Inc. provides electrical and mechanical installation and construction services in the United States. The company is headquartered in Norwalk, Connecticut.
IES Holdings Inc
INDUSTRIALS · ENGINEERING & CONSTRUCTION · USA
IES Holdings, Inc. designs and installs integrated electrical and technology systems and provides infrastructure products and services in the United States. The company is headquartered in Houston, Texas.
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